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AY03 XBB

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,207 mi
Last recorded100,207 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 100,207 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 90,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil/fluid leaking oil filter area

Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

oil/fluid leaking oil filter area

Pass 2 Nov 2013 78,565 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,342 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 68,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,107 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 32,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,683 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,748 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,890 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,612 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AY03 XBB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 XBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY03 XBB registered?

AY03 XBB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AY03 XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 XBB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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